Dan Duangdao

Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Discusses His First Day Of Team Workouts

On Monday, Janis Carr of the OC Register reported that numerous players were at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo preparing for the upcoming season. One of the newest additions, Xavier Henry, was there to complete his physicals and…

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NBA News: LeBron James Would Like To Retire With Heat

  The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams who will have ample cap room to sign two superstars next summer. While there is still a season to be played, the speculation has already begun with players like LeBron…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol, Spain Lose Bid To Host 2020 Olympics

As a two-time Olympic silver medalist and one of the most popular athletes in Spain, Madrid was hoping Pau Gasol's presence would improve their chances of winning the bid to host the 2020 Olympics. Unfortunately, the International Olympic Committee announced…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Excited About Second Opportunity

After winning two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Farmar was frustrated about his role in Phil Jackson's triangle offense and decided to leave his hometown for the New Jersey Nets. Although he didn't want to leave the Lakers,…

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PHOTOS: Nike Zoom Kobe Dream Season 5

There hasn't been much news regarding the Nike Zoom Kobe Dream Season 5, but two new colorways were released today. One model is very Lakers friendly with a black based look and purple and gold accents, which will fit perfectly…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Remain Interested in Louis Amundson

Two weeks ago, it was reported the Los Angeles Lakers met with free agent power forward, Lou Amundson, and there was mutual interest between both sides. -----Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN gear and show off…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Interest In Michael Beasley?

With the Los Angeles Lakers no longer interested in Lamar Odom, the team is reportedly interested in free agent Pete Mickeal according to HoopsHype. Mickeal has spent the last six years in the Euroleague with FC Barcelona. In 2011, the…

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Lakers News: Jimmy Goldstein Explains Why He’s ‘Anti-Lakers’

Jimmy Goldstein moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s and began to attend all the Los Angeles Lakers games. For nearly five decades, he has become one of the most recognizable figures in the NBA and can be found sitting…

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NBA News: Antawn Jamison Won’t Count Kobe Out, Respects D’Antoni

One-time Laker and recently signed Clipper, Antawn Jamison, joined ESPN 710 Los Angeles on Friday to discuss numerous topics, including Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. While Jamison believes the Clippers will give him a better chance to win…

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Lamar Odom Arrested For DUI According To Multiple Reports

It's been a difficult week for Lamar Odom and it, unfortunately, continued this early Friday morning. The former Sixth Man of the Year and two-time champion was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs in the San…

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